It is a major pilgrim site in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, The upgradation of infrastructure at the temple is likely to boost religious tourism.
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to upgrade the infrastructure of Baba Balaknath Temple at Deothsidh, located in the Hamirpur district.
The temple is recognised as one of the most sacred and ancient pilgrimage sites and the up-gradation of infrastructure would boost religious tourism in the area.
To address congestion and ensure the smooth and safe movement of pilgrims, the state government has approved the installation of a ropeway at the temple.
Disclosing this here today, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said this 0.52-kilometre ropeway was expected to be constructed with an outlay of Rs 65 crore and would connect the taxi parking area to the temple.
The temple is located at the top of the mountain and currently faces major congestion, particularly during Navratras and other sacred days, when lakhs of devotees visit the temple, often resulting in inconvenience.
The ropeway would help mitigate this problem and facilitate visitors."
"Baba Balak Nath Temple is a significant pilgrimage site and attracts thousands of devotees from across North India. This temple serves not only as a spiritual centre but also as a hub for cultural and natural exploration in Himachal Pradesh.
The temple's serene environment combined with religious fervour makes it a unique destination for tourists and pilgrims alike," Sukhu said.
He said the development of ropeway would significantly enhance the experiences of the devotees, ensuring safety and accessibility for the numerous pilgrims visiting the Baba Balaknath Temple.
"Currently, there is a single road connecting the taxi parking to the temple, but the new ropeway would provide devotees with an alternative and memorable way to reach the temple," he said. This project is also expected to create employment and self-employment opportunities for local people, thereby boosting the area's economy.
Sukhu said the present state government had accorded top priority to boosting tourism and the economy of the state, as thousands of families were directly or indirectly associated with tourism activities.
He said that the state government had taken significant steps to ramp up infrastructure to make tourists' experiences more memorable.
He said that besides religious tourism, the state government was actively focusing on adventure tourism, including water sports activities, given the reservoirs in the state and encouraging paragliding activities.
He said the state government had set a target to increase tourist footfalls to five crore per annum in the near future.
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